tolerant

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 寛 conveys tolerance or generosity; its on-reading is かん.
• Basic usage: 寛大（かんだい） means generosity or leniency, while 寛容（かんよう） means tolerance or openness.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Leniency toward mistakes and openness to different ideas
  • 寛大 is used for tolerating a new employee's small mistake or seeking lenient treatment. 寛大な処置 means lenient treatment.
  • 寛容 also describes tolerance toward someone who admits a mistake, as well as openness to diverse ideas. The two words overlap when describing an attitude toward mistakes.